{"title":"Brad Kessler","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring works by the acclaimed author, Brad Kessler. Known for his evocative storytelling and intricate exploration of themes, Kessler’s books are a compelling addition to our General Fiction category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eNorth\u003c\/em\u003e, a powerful narrative that delves into themes of migration, refuge, and community. Kessler's masterful prose captures the resilience of the human spirit, offering readers a poignant reflection on contemporary societal issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrad Kessler’s writing is celebrated for its lyrical quality and depth. His works often weave intricate characters and vivid settings, drawing readers into experiences both intimate and universal. Whether you are discovering his books for the first time or revisiting them, Kessler’s storytelling promises a thought-provoking journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our selection of Brad Kessler’s books and immerse yourself in stories that resonate with both heart and mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"north-by-brad-kessler-9781419750427","title":"North","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a late spring blizzard brews, Brother Christopher, a cloistered monk at Blue Mountain Monastery in Vermont, rushes to tend to his Ida Red and Northern Spy apple trees in advance of the unseasonal snowstorm. When the storm lands a young Somali refugee, Sahro Abdi Muse, at the monastery, Christopher is pulled back into the world as his life intersects with Sahro's and that of an Afghan war veteran in surprising and revealing ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNorth\u003c\/i\u003e traces the epic journey of Sahro from her home in Somalia to South America, along the migrant route through Central America and Mexico, to New York City, and finally, her dangerous attempt to continue north to safety in Canada. It also compellingly traces the inner journeys of Brother Christopher, questioning his future in a world where the monastery way of life is waning, and of veteran Teddy Fletcher, seeking a way to make peace with his past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in Brad Kessler's sharp, beautiful, and observant prose, and grounded in the author's own corner of Vermont, where there is a Carthusian monastery, a vibrant community of Somali asylum seekers, and a hole left after a disproportionate number of Vermont soldiers were killed in Afghanistan, \u003ci\u003eNorth\u003c\/i\u003e gives voice to these invisible communities, delivering a story of human connection in a time of displacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46713255559404,"sku":"9781419750427","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13271803482693.jpg?v=1754321024"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/brad-kessler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}